CE #2.6

1. Where could one go to find out where they should vote and what hours they are open? Page A1 "Voters asked to..." (HINT: the answer is on this page)

Voting is through October 31st and people can find out where they go to vote at the bottom of the article, according to what county they live in. 

2. Why is Whole Foods launching a series of national ads? Page B9 "Whole Foods launching..."

There are several companies that have better prices that are rising, so they set out to use these national ads to rid themselves of their negative nickname and get back in the game.

3. What change could encourage football teams in Class 6A (which Bowie is in) to win their districts? Page C1 "District football champs…"

District champions will have home-field advantage in the first round of playoffs. The Higher seed would have the option of playing at home. 

4. What kind of things might one find at the City-Wide Garage Sale? AND where and when is it? AND have you been? Page D2 "...been to the…"

Furniture, clothing, jewelry, artifacts, house ware, etc. And almost all of it is vintage! It is at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs road this Saturday and Sunday. 

5. Read the first letter to Dear Abby on page D5 (it is at the bottom) about halloween costumes. Do you agree with the advice and should the little girl wear the costume she wants?

In my opinion I think it is completely okay for the little girl to have the toy gun with her costume. It wouldn't do harm and it is part of their culture in Montana where she lives anyway. So yes, I agree with the advice given. 

Short Answer:

Today begins early voting across the city. There are a number of important issues on the ballot and the last few days of the newspaper have been filled with information, advice and commentary. In addition, mailboxes across town have been filled with flyers and advertisements from people running for office. Do you think voting is important? Do you know if your parents vote? What do you think you are supposed to do as a responsible citizen in a democracy? Do you have any ideas what some of the major issues are this election? Do you think local elections play any role in the bigger national political process?

Voting is one of the most important laws and freedoms we have in America. My parents vote for anything they can and are able to vote for. As a responsible citizen in a democracy, voting is one of the major impacts you can do to help and contribute as a citizen. It gives your opinion, support, and can help change your community for the better. I'm not very sure what is going on in this election (surprisingly- I watch the news all the time) or what the topics are over. If it's a local one, it is most likely going to be about our city/state representatives and the issues of money going on. And local elections do have a major role in national, political processes. For example, if we got for a Democratic governor instead of a Republican that we've had in the past, it may change our chances in the national political voting's.